Imam Tyerre El-Almin Boyd is the new resident imam of Masjid New Africa & Center for Human Development in Hitchcock, TX. He was trained in Houston, TX under the leadership of Imam Dr. Wazir Ali (2006-2020). Imam Tyerre received additional training from the late Muslim American Scholar, Imam Qasim Ahmed (RA), as a student and personal friend. He serves as an advisor and board member for Islamic Learning Institute, founded by his mentor Imam Qasim. He is a devoted student to the language and direction of late Muslim American Scholar, Imam W.D Mohammed (RA). Imam Tyerre is the catalyst for developing multiple outreach programs in his community such as Light of Perception, The Knowledge Circle LLC, co-founder of both The Iron Man Club, and 409 Action Network aimed to improve the blighted conditions of community life. By Allah’s mercy, Imam Tyerre was blessed to complete the 5th pillar of Islam, by making Hajj in 2019. Imam Tyerre graduated from Bayan Islamic graduate school with a Masters Degree in Islamic Chaplaincy.
Imam Qasim Ahmed – Mentor
Founder of the Islamic Learning Institute
May Allah be pleased with our beloved brother, bless his soul & grant him a high position in the paradise.
Given the name at birth of Wallace D. Mohammed, Imam W. Deen Mohammed was born October 30, 1933, to the builder and leader of the Nation of Islam, the late Honorable Elijah (Poole) Muhammed and the late Clara (Evans) Muhammed.
He has been the leader of the largest identifiable constituency of Muslim Americans and is recognized worldwide as a Muslim scholar. Imam Mohammed has been a frequent participant in countless national gatherings, international gatherings and meeting with other important world leaders for the purpose of improving the global human condition.
Imam Mohammed has conducted public forums and individual classroom presentations at the following institutions of higher learning: Yale’s Divinity School, Harvard, Duke, Howard, Emory, Georgetown, Fordham, Jackson State, Washington University and many others. His diverse topics include Religion, Government, Education, Business, History, World Issues, Psychology, Science, Social Values and topics to address the sponsors specific concerns.
Imam Mohammed is a champion of intellectual freedom and independent thinking. He desired for the human being to have peace in the soul and peace in the community. Imam Mohammed’s life works resonate and reflect the ideals of peace, universal human acceptance, establishing interfaith relationships and a cherished appreciation for America and her guarantee of Freedom, Justice and Equality.
“The Muslim is obligated to recognize his responsibility to all the communities of man; he cannot forget that in promoting his own cause. He must have a healthy regard for the destiny of other people. He must also contribute to the worthwhile and noble endeavors of others. He is to support, compliment, congratulate and feel happy about the progress of others who are not of his religion. This kind of attitude is healthy for anybody, and it is an obligation for the Muslim. “
Imam W. Deen Mohammed-An African-American Genesis, 1986
May the Peace, Mercy & Blessings Allah be upon his soul.. May Allah be pleased woth him, forgive his sins and grant him am exalted position in the paradise.